Responsible for providing total direct nursing care and acting as a patient advocate within the Emergency Department. This includes assessing patient needs, coordinating education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
Wage Range
$48.21- $87.11 per hour Relocation assistance available Additional pay for BSN / MSN/ CEN Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity. EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN to join the well- established and dynamic Emergency Department team.
Job
Summary: Responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Primary
Duties: 1. Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate. 2. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients. 3. Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process. 4. Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process. 5. Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care. 6. Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way. 7. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.
License,
Certification,
Education or
Experience:
Required for the position: Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required) Current WA State Registered Nurse License Minimum of one-year recent RN experience in Emergency Room nursing. Current Healthcare Provider BLS- American Heart Association by start date. Current Healthcare Provider ACLS- American Heart Association by start date. PALS within 6 months of hire and
TNCC within a year of hire
Desired for this position: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CEN certification is preferred.
Benefit
Information: Choices that care for you and your family. At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being. Medical, vision and dental insurance On-demand virtual health care Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Life and disability insurance Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution) Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Paid Time Off/Vacation Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave Paid holidays. Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance Voluntary identity theft protection Voluntary legal insurance Pay in lieu of benefits premium program. Free parking Commuter benefits Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below. Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional.
Requirements
Requires a nursing diploma or associate degree, a current WA State RN license, and at least one year of recent Emergency Room experience. Mandatory certifications include BLS and ACLS, with PALS and TNCC required within a specific timeframe after hire.
associate degree
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Patient Advocacy
Care Planning
ACLS
Patient Education
Clinical Documentation
Nursing Assessment
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Direct Patient Care
BLS
PALS
TNCC
Emergency Nursing
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Free Parking
Extended Illness Bank
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Legal Insurance
Pay In Lieu Of Benefits Premium Program
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
On-demand Virtual Health Care
Retirement Plans 457(b) And 401(a)
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Kirkland, Washington
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Market context
Washington nursing roles remain steady
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